YEARLY HIGH
0.2566 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2313 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2410 EUR

2016 SAR to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.2313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2453 to the December average rate of 0.2531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2566 was up 0.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,283 EUR
2015 Average 1,202 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,156 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.35 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2549
0.2334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to EUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2388, compared to 0.2431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0136 EUR (High: 0.2528 / Low: 0.2392). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 EUR (High: 0.2391 / Low: 0.2366).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2531) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0086 (+3.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2531
2015 Avg (December) 0.2444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2478 0.2436 0.2453
February 0.2451 0.2356 0.2401
March 0.2454 0.2343 0.2393
April 0.2375 0.2329 0.2352
May 0.2399 0.2313 0.2361
June 0.2420 0.2339 0.2371
July 0.2431 0.2386 0.2409
August 0.2405 0.2350 0.2380
September 0.2391 0.2366 0.2378
October 0.2452 0.2371 0.2416
November 0.2528 0.2392 0.2472
December 0.2566 0.2470 0.2531